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Project Samples #5

Wednesday, 6 March 2013

Okay, Look at that box. That box FULL of samples. I haven't had a beauty box subscription for over a year now so why do I have so many left in that box? I'll be honest. I've been so wrapped up in trying to use up a lot of my full sized products (even more so now that Tom and I will be moving into a new place at the start of April) my Project samples challenge has taken a bit of a back seat! In a way, this is silly, as samples are small, you can use them up quickly. I mean some of the ones I have are sachets that can be used once and then they are finished! Why do I still have a box stashed full of them?!

With that being said, I want to get back into the swing of using these samples up. Like I've said before its a great way to try out new items and are handy if you travelling. I'm not going away on any trips soon so I guess I will just have to trial them as and when over the next.... well however many weeks! In reality though, it's another Glossybox full of stuff that I do not need to take with me into the new flat. I don't want to take clutter into the new place. It's bigger than the flat we rented previously. However I would like to avoid falling into the trap of 'We have more room so lets cram it with more stuff' attitude!

I want to have a bit of a decluttering session in regards to all my personal possessions really. Clothing, Makeup, shoes... random stuff etc. I started this this morning and am gradually sorting things out into piles to either donate to charity, sell or throw away. I mentioned previously that I want to create a capsule wardrobe. To set myself on the right track I am taking this opportunity to clear out anything I may be holding onto which I really don't need! Hopefully in due course I will have a wardrobe full of few good quality items I can mix and match, a makeup collection which houses a sensible amount of products, (the same goes for other beauty items in the bathroom) A handbag collection which includes a good few staple good quality handbags (god that will be a toughy, you know I love my handbags) and fingers crossed... no glossyboxes stashed with beauty samples hiding anywhere!

Has anyone used up a load of samples recently? Or maybe you have some decluttering tips for me? Let me know in the comments!

9 comments:

Ooohhh I'm just as bad, I really struggle to use them up! I find it usually helps to leave one or two out on my desk - But I'm scared of wanting to buy it and adding to my huge pile! I have a love/hate with samples.

Saying that, if you want to sell me that purple alterna bottle, please do ^_^

My sample box is in a similar state at the moment. I try to use them whenever I can, whether it's on holiday, visiting somewhere or just having a pamper day. Could be an absolute winner of a product in there that we've never tried too! xx